QR codes for takeout bags, delivery and receipts
Delivery apps charge a cut of every order and hide the customer from you. A thank-you card or a sticker on the bag with a code to reorder directly is the cheapest way to turn a one-time app customer into a regular.
Offers change often, so a dynamic code lets you swap the page without reprinting a thousand stickers.
This is a dynamic QR code: $3 once, and you can change where it points at any time without reprinting. How that works
What should a takeout QR code link to?
Choose one action per placement. Customers have a hot meal in front of them, so keep it quick.
| Placement | Best link | Message on the sticker |
|---|---|---|
| Bag sticker | Your direct ordering page | Order direct next time |
| Receipt | Review page | How was your meal? |
| Dessert box | Loyalty sign-up | Join for a free treat |
Is it allowed to put my own QR code on a delivery-app order?
Putting a sticker on the bag you pack is your choice. Delivery platforms have their own rules about promoting off-platform ordering, so read the terms of the apps you use before you run a campaign.
How big should the code be on a bag sticker?
About 2.5 to 3 cm (1 to 1.2 inches) square, printed dark on a light matte sticker. Avoid placing it over a seam, a fold or an area that gets grease.
How do I get more reviews with a QR code?
A code on the receipt that opens your review page, with a line like "Enjoyed it? Tell us.", works better than a request days later. Use your own review page link so customers do not have to search.
Example signs
Each example code opens threedollarqrcode.com. Your code can open any page you choose.
Questions
Do customers scan during a busy dinner?
They scan when they open the bag at home, so place the sticker where they will see it.
Can I change the offer weekly?
Yes, update the page or the destination in your edit link.
Can I see which stickers work?
Buy one code per placement and compare scan counts.
Does grease affect scanning?
It can. Keep the code on the clean outside of the bag or card.
Cost?
$3 once per code.
Get a dynamic QR code for $3
Pay once. Pick the page your code opens, print it wherever you need it, and change the page whenever you like.